hunger

[huhng-ger] / ˈhʌŋ gər /

NOUN

appetite for food, other desire

Synonyms

STRONGEST

craving desire famine greed longing lust starvation yearning

STRONG

ache appetence appetency emptiness esurience famishment gluttony greediness hungriness mania ravenousness vacancy void voracity want yen

WEAK

a stomach for appetition big eyes bottomless pit eyes for munchies sweet tooth

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disgust dislike distaste hate hatred

STRONG

fill fullness

WEAK

satiation satisfaction

Example Sentences

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There’s clearly a hunger right now for Miller’s work.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

She is allowed weekly visits to Duannis, who has staged several hunger strikes.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2026

Covid set back the fight against hunger worldwide.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

"I don't know who brought this hunger, it's too severe," says Regina Ewute Lokopuu, one of the women pounding the fruits.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

He spun round, wobbling a little from hunger.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver